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Hemodynamic characteristics according to the etiology of shock
| Shock | RAT/CVP | PCWP | CO | PVR | EF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypovolemic | ⇓ | ⇓ | ⇓ | ⇑ | N/⇑ |
| Cardiogenic | ⇑ | ⇑ | ⇓ | ⇑ | ⇓ |
| Vasoplegic | ⇓ | ⇓ | ⇑ | ⇓ | N/⇑ |
| Septic | ⇓ | ⇓ | ⇑/⇓ | ⇓ | N/⇑/⇓ |
| Neurogenic | ⇓ | ⇓ | ⇓ | ⇓ | ⇓ |
RAT - right auricle pressure; CVP - central venous pressure; PCWP - pulmonary capillary wedge pressure; CO - cardiac output; PVR - peripheral vascular resistance; EF - ejection fraction; N - normal.
